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Technically they're quite similar, except that Windows 8 has a lot of old bloat removed. The only "problem" I have is that the Tiles stuff does interfere with my used-to workflow (being a Windows user since '96) and I can't turn it completely off. On a 24-or-higher-inch display without "touch" it is just annoying.
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I don't see the Windows 8 menu very much. When I do - I haven't had to do it this week - I press the Windows key to get back to the desktop.
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Forgot to mention Intel tablets, which shouldn't need as much code change for FreeBSD.
Anyways, Cthulhux, I think you're defining a tablet by its operating system rather than hardware. A tablet is basically a portable all-in-one PC (except usually ARM instead of x86). Although the manufacturer usually locks it down more, most of them are hackable. The only limitations are a lack of USB ports, Blu-ray drives, internal storage, and more than 2 monitors. For an average workstation, the only possible deal-breaker is the full-sized USB port, which you generally don't find in tablets (there are adapters and built-in ones, but still uncommon). As for Windows 8 Pro, it depends on personal preferences yet again. If I bought a machine with that OS, Classic Shell would be utilized instead of downgrading if the only lasting issue is the interface. There is a lot more underneath Metro, many of which Windows 7 users should feel familiar with or see as an improvement. |
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Classic Shell does not hide everything Metro-related - I still see Metro pop-ups where I had sane dialogs in Windows 7. Of course there are more improvements, but the disimprovements pretty much kill the joy. The desktop feels like a simulation - which is not too well if you prefer distraction-free work without having giant colorful <div>-like things floating over your applications.
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Tablets are defined by the hardware configuration. Changing the OS does not change the category for which the device is classified.
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One thing my tech is currently experiencing is a deluge of folks with dropped/broken tablets that he cannot repair. Considering how difficult it is to drop a desktop
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I see your point, Metro is made for touchscreens after all. As an OS, I don't think it's lacking, and you can downgrade to Windows 7 or use x86 *nix on the Windows 8 Pro tablet. It's harder, but not impossible. |
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